EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONER L4 (131 CREDITS) - 1 YEAR
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as an Early Childhood Development Practitioner. An Early Childhood Development Practitioner plans and prepares early childhood activities, facilitates and mediates learning, observes and assesses the progress of children, and reflects on learning in an inclusive, play-based environment to support holistic development of children (from conception – school going) in different center-based or non-center-based settings.
Entry Requirements
ABET Level 4 with FLC
Grade 9, 10, 11 or 12 (No specific subjects are required).
NQF Level 3 or equivalent competences in Mathematical Literacy and Communications.
Modules by Study Components
Knowledge (Theory)
Introduction to the early childhood development sector. (4 Credits)
Theories and Perspectives of Child Development (6 Credits)
Planning and Programme Development in early childhood settings (8 Credits)
Facilitation and mediation of active learning (12 Credits)
Observation and assessment in early childhood development. (4 Credits)
Promotion of health, safety and well-being of children. (6 Credits)
Administration for early childhood development services and programmes, at (3 Credits)
Knowledge (Theory) Modules
Total Credits for Knowledge Subjects: 43
Practical Skills
Plan and prepare inclusive educational activities and routines using an approved programme based on the curriculum framework. (12 Credits)
Facilitate and mediate active learning in an integrated and holistic learning
(9 Credits)
Observe, assess, record and report each child’s progress according to the age (4 Credits)
Support and promote the health, nutrition, safety, protection and well-being of children. (12 Credits)
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with parents and other service providers. (3 Credits)
Prepare and maintain administrative systems. (3 Credits)
Total Credits for Practical Skills Modules: 43
Work Experience
Learning programme and routines planning and preparation process. (13 Credits)
(Processes of facilitating and mediating the learning programme in a variety of contexts. (15 Credits)
Processes of observation, assessment, recording and reporting on children’s learning and development. (7 Credits)
Processes and procedures of promoting the health, nutrition, safety, protection and well-being of children in an early childhood development setting. (10 Credits)
Total Credits for Work Experience Modules: 60
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